WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

FreightWaves
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Jul 22, 2020 • 44min

Set 1: LIVE from the 3PL Summit

It's episode 200 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Live from FreightWaves 3PL Summit set 1 : Josh Main, Strategic Alliances at Truckstop.com; Russ Felker, CTO at GlobalTranz; Prasad Gollapalli, CEO & Founder at Trucker Tools; Garrett  Wolfe, Vice President Of Product Management at TriumphPay. WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 20, 2020 • 59min

Rise of education in transportation

On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about the rise of education in transportation, driver safety, moving freight for films, second quarter challenges due to COVID and race, we #PlayItForward with an original song, and we pregame before FreightWaves’ next virtual event, the 3PL Summit. They’re joined by special guests - Mitch Luciano, President and CEO, Trailer Bridge; Brendan Dawson, Founder & CEO AccidentPlan; Susan Soccolich & Matthew Camden Virginia Tech Transportation InstitutePlus, a SONAR powered breakdown of the freight market as we dive deeper into where rates and volumes will be headed this week.And, Emily Szink, with this week’s Big and Little Deals concerning Nikola stock, whistle blowers, burnt cookies and more. WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 17, 2020 • 30min

Have your freight and eat it too

On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about scorching summer freight volumes, Redwood’s latest push to connect digital platforms, carrier/shipper pricing strategy, electric fleets, #PlayItForward with a new trucking tune, and wonder what the world of freight would be like were everything made of cake. They’re joined by special guests - Eric Rempel, Chief Innovation Officer for Redwood Logistics; Curtis Garrett, VP of Pricing and Carrier Relations, Recon Logistics; Tim Reeser CEO and Julie Johnson, Enterprise Business Development at Lightning Systems.Also, Good News Bad News concerning trucker pet beauty pageants and hot vehicles.WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 13, 2020 • 58min

AI, human trafficking, and border busts

On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about human trafficking in trucking charges, AI and the supply chain, another border bust, the price of poor insurance coverage, and Forward’s addition of LTL services. They’re joined by special guests - Scott Cornell, Transportation Lead and Crime and Theft Specialist at Travelers Insurance; Chris Torrence, VP of Strategic Ops at Optimal Dynamics; and Dave Southworth, COO at Mauka LogisticsPlus, a SONAR powered breakdown of the freight market as we dive deeper into where rates and volumes will be headed this week.And, Emily Szink, with this week’s Big and Little Deals concerning XPO using data to keep workers safe, United Airlines’ deep cuts, Tesla’s big tax break, Washington’s new NFL name, more.WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 10, 2020 • 1h

Autonomous Now

On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about the state of autonomous trucking, Pilot Flying J’s 7th Annual Road Warrior Contest, Adam Robinson’s next freight project, Ricki Eric plays it forward, and this week in freight news and data.They’re joined by special guests - Steven Root, Senior Manager - Loyalty, Pilot Flying J; Krystian Gebis, Founder @ Autobon AI; Ricki Erik and Michelle DeFronzo President at ImEx Cargo; Adam Robinson, Vice President, Product Marketing SONAR at FreightWaves Also, Good News Bad News concerning venomous snakes, containers lost at sea, and marijuana border busts. WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 6, 2020 • 60min

Tesla vs Nikola vs Hyllion

On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude have a SONAR powered breakdown of a soaring freight market, review the expanding electric semi landscape, and talk about the PPP extension. They’re joined by special guests - Thomas Healy, Founder and CEO at Hyliion; Kevin Jessop, Marketing Manager at Cerasis; and Alan Adler, Detroit Bureau Chief at FreightWaves. Also, Emily Szink, with this week’s Big and Little Deals concerning insurance, Coca-Cola cutting reefer jobs, big gains in trucking employment, Hamilton on Disney+, and is competitive eating a sin? WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 29, 2020 • 60min

Square roots, V’s, W’s and L’s in freight recovery

On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about what trucking executives have to say about economic recovery in the freight market, Nikola’s Badger vs Tesla’s CyberTruck, building a culture through M&A, the TQL class action suit, and using freight media platforms responsibly. They’re joined by special guests - Mitch Luciano, President and CEO, Trailer Bridge; Lance Healey, Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer, Banyan Technology; Nathan Lewis, Owner/Operator; Joel Wituka, Founder, OTR Consulting LLCWatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 26, 2020 • 59min

Air, bass, beer, and fast food logistics

On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking all about the logistics that drive companies like Anheuser-Busch InBev, CKE Restaurants (Carl’s Jr./Hardee’s). Plus, this week in freight markets, California’s first electric truck mandate, and PPP loan Ponzi schemes. They’re joined by special guests -  Angie Slaughter, VP, Sustainability, Logistics, SVC & Capabilities Procurement at Anheuser-Busch InBev, North America; John Brewer, Director of Distribution and Logistics at CKE Restaurants, Inc.; And, Good News Bad News concerning spilled meat, Amazon’s counterfeit solution, and Segway.WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 22, 2020 • 1h

Scarface of the high seas

On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude have a SONAR powered breakdown of the freight market, they dive into the latest Cass report, talk about trucking’s heros, and crack the case of the containerized cocaine.  They’re joined by special guests -  Scott Cornell, Crime and Transportation Business Lead and Crime and Theft Specialist, Travelers Insurance; David Aschenbrand, Director, Business Development, Eastern US, Lineage Logistics; Greg Miller, Senior Editor, FreightWavesAnd, Emily Szink, with this week’s Big and Little Deals concerning FedEx $370M loss, COVID-19 worker’s comp, PPP transparency, and could owning a cat hurt your chances at dating?WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsorListen to our #PlayItForward artist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 19, 2020 • 60min

Nikola’s feud, drones, and Wienermobiles

On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about Nikola’s battle with Bloomberg, Deuce Drone bringing you Buffalo Wild Wings, contact tracing in the supply chain, and live music. They’re joined by special guests -  Craig Fuller, CEO and founder at FreightWaves; Robert O’Dwyer, Logistics Industry Principal at Kronos; Randy Hudson, The Freight Broker Coach; Dylan Williams, Walmart Team at The Kraft Heinz Company; Rhett Ross, CEO at Deuce DroneAnd, Good News Bad News concerning construction sites, Amazon return scams, restrooms, and AMC theaters.WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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